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County of Dutchess
2018 Dutchess County
Annual Action Plan
March 1, 2018 – February 28, 2019
Marcus J. Molinaro
Dutchess County Executive
Eoin Wrafter
Commissioner
Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development
27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The 2013-2019 Dutchess County and City of Poughkeepsie Consolidated Plan is a comprehensive
document promoting a coordinated approach to housing and community needs, and fostering the
coordination of all programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
This Plan outlines the priorities by which the County and the City’s Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program and Section 108 Loan Guarantee
Program will be invested over the next seven years. Every year the County must produce an Annual
Action Plan to detail specific activities to carry out the Plan's priorities and goals. This document is the
2018 Annual Action Plan which outlines the specific projects the County will undertake using CDBG and
HOME funds to achieve the objectives in the Consolidated Plan. These projects cover the fifth year of
the seven-year plan.
Dutchess County is an Urban County Consortium with HUD. This status provides the County with funding
under the CDBG Program. The Consortium exists through voluntary cooperation agreements between
the County and local towns, villages and the City of Beacon. The current Consortium covers 2016-2018
and includes all Dutchess County municipalities, except the City of Poughkeepsie, which receives its own
CDBG allocation. CDBG funds are provided to Consortium members through a competitive annual
application where communities develop projects which address local and Consolidated Plan priorities.
CDBG funds are administered through the County's Department of Planning and Development.
Due to its Urban County status, the County is eligible to receive funds under HUD’s HOME Investment
Partnership Program. In 1995, the County entered into a consortium with the City of Poughkeepsie,
which increased its HOME allocation. The current consortium covers 2016-2018. HOME funds are
provided to private and non-profit developers through a competitive annual application. HOME funds
are administered through the County's Department of Planning and Development, in consultation with
the City of Poughkeepsie.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The objective and outcomes can be found in detail in section AP-20 of this Action Plan.
3. Evaluation of past performance
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The County has been having difficulty completing its annual Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Reports (CAPER) due to difficulty with HUD’s Consolidated Planning program. This issue was
recently corrected and the County is currently completing its outstanding CAPERs.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
The County held a public meeting upon the release of CDBG and HOME applications where people could
learn about the program priorities and requirements, as well as ask questions. The availability of
applications is announced via the Consolidated Plan e-mail list, the Continuum of Care e-mail list, and
through public notices in the Poughkeepsie Journal and Hudson Valley Press. Applications are posted on
the County’s website (www.dutchessny.gov). Technical assistance was available to any interested party
during the application cycle. Applications are reviewed by the Dutchess County Community
Development Advisory Committee, a committee of local leaders and citizens, which makes
recommendations to the County Executive. A public hearing is conducted on the draft Action Plan.
5. Summary of public comments
Public comments will be summarized at the end of the comment period.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
Public comments will be summarized at the end of the comment period.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of
each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator Anne Saylor Department of Planning and Development
HOME Administrator Anne Saylor Department of Planning and Development
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The lead agency for the preparation of the Action Plan is Dutchess County through its Department of Planning and Development. This Plan
identifies the fifth year projects to address the housing and community needs identified in the Consolidated Plan under the County Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs.
Dutchess County is an Urban County Consortium with HUD. This status provides the County with funding under the CDBG and HOME program.
The Consortium exists through the voluntary cooperation agreements between the County and local towns, villages and the City of Beacon.
CDBG funds are provided to Consortium members through a competitive annual application where communities develop projects which address
local and Consolidated Plan priorities. County CDBG funds are administered through the County's Department of Planning and Development.
Due to its urban county status, the County is eligible to receive funds under HUD’s HOME Investment Partnership Program. In 1995, the County
entered into a consortium with the City of Poughkeepsie, which increased its HOME allocation. The current consortium covers 2016-2018. HOME
funds are provided to private and non-profit developers through a competitive annual application cycle. County and City HOME funds are
administered through the County's Department of Planning and Development, in consultation with the City of Poughkeepsie.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
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Anne Saylor, Community Development Administrator
Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development
27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
[email protected], (845) 486-3600, FAX (845) 486-3610
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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(l)).
There are two public housing agencies in Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie Housing Authority and Beacon
Housing Authority. There are four agencies in Dutchess County which provide Housing Choice Vouchers
(formerly known as Section 8). The County works to enhance coordination between these housing
providers and health, mental health and service agencies through the Dutchess County Continuum of
Care (CoC). Coordination with the CoC is described in more detail below.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
In Dutchess County the Continuum of Care is known as the Dutchess County Housing Consortium
(DCHC). DCHC’s mission is to prevent and end homelessness by facilitating collaboration, planning,
education, and advocacy efforts and by promoting the development and preservation of needed
resources.
The Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development (DCDPD), author of the Consolidated
Plan, is a co-chair the DCHC, and the coordinator of the CoC's annual CoC Program funding application to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), known as the NOFA. As such, they have
an intimate knowledge of the goals and objectives of the CoC, and access to all the CoC data. This
includes data from the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), Point-in-Time Count (PIT),
Housing Inventory Count (HIC), Homeless Data Exchange (HDX) and the Annual Homeless Assessment
Report (AHAR). Through this relationship the County can insure that CoC goals were integrated into the
Plan, and the CoC is informed of all funding opportunities under the programs covered by the Plan.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
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The County’s Department of Planning and Development provides the link between the Continuum of
Care, the Emergency Solutions Grant, the Homeless Management Information System, and the
Consolidated Plan.
The Department’s Community Development Administrator is a co-chair of the Dutchess County
Continuum of Care (CoC). On behalf of the CoC, the Department reviews and issues a CoC consistency
certifications for potential Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) applications which insures that ESG
applications are consistent with CoC goals. ESG performance standards are reviewed and approved by
the CoC, and ESG performance is evaluated as part of the larger CoC performance review process which
the Department also coordinates.
The Department is also the local point of contact for the CoC’s Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS). In 2014, the Department coordinated the transfer of the HMIS system to a new provider
(CARES), and acts as the primary link between CARES and HMIS agencies. The Department coordinated
the HMIS Committee which reviews and approves policies and procedures, and HMIS administration and
data. Through this linkage the Consolidated Plan has access to the most recent homelessness data and
trends so Plan policies can reflect current needs.
2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
consultations
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization VILLAGE OF MILLERTON
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
2 Agency/Group/Organization TOWN OF NORTH EAST
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
3 Agency/Group/Organization TOWN OF PAWLING
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
4 Agency/Group/Organization VILLAGE OF PAWLING
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
5 Agency/Group/Organization CITY OF BEACON
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
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6 Agency/Group/Organization TOWN OF DOVER
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Town of Fishkill
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
8 Agency/Group/Organization TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
9 Agency/Group/Organization VILLAGE OF TIVOLI
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
10 Agency/Group/Organization CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied
youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
11 Agency/Group/Organization CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CENTER, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Child Welfare Agency
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
12 Agency/Group/Organization Friends of Seniors of DC
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
13 Agency/Group/Organization Grace Latino Outreach
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
14 Agency/Group/Organization HUDSON RIVER HOUSING
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-homeless
Services-Employment
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied
youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
15 Agency/Group/Organization MID-HUDSON ADDICTION RECOVERY
CENTER
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services - substance abuse
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
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16 Agency/Group/Organization NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consulted with community development
and submitted and application.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care
Dutchess County
Housing Consortium
(DCHC)
DCHC's mission is to prevent and end homelessness by facilitating collaboration, planning,
education, and advocacy efforts and by promoting the development and preservation of
needed resources. DCHC/CoC goals and activities were incorporated and prioritized in Plan's
housing and homelessness priorities.
10-Year Plan to End
Chronic Homelessness
Dutchess County
Housing Consortium
(DCHC)
Plan outlines goals and activities to end chronic homeless. Its' goals and activities were
incorporated and prioritized in the Plan's housing and homelessness priorities.
Analysis of Impediments
to Fair Housing Choice
Dutchess County
Planning and
Development
Reviews fair housing issues, barriers to fair housing choice and outlines activities to address
barriers in both the County and City. Its' goals and activities were incorporated and
prioritized in the Plan's housing priorities.
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Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Centers and
Greenspaces Plan
Dutchess County
Planning and
Development
Integrates regional land use, transportation and ecological planning to help implement
Greenway principles and prevent an expansion of commercial strip and residential sprawl
patterns. Its' recommendations were incorporated and prioritized in the Plan's housing,
infrastructure and transportation priorities.
Moving Dutchess
(Metropolitan
Transportation Plan)
Dutchess County
Transportation Council
(DCTC)
Long range plan which provides a framework for addressing transportation needs and
priorities. Its' goals and activities were incorporated and prioritized in the Plan's
infrastructure and transportation priorities.
Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP)
Dutchess County
Transportation Council
(DCTC)
Capital program assigns federal funds to highway, bridge, bikeway, pedestrian, transit and
demand management projects over five federal fiscal years. Its' goals and activities were
incorporated and prioritized in the Plan's infrastructure and transportation priorities.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative
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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The County and City conducts extensive outreach during the development of an Annual Action Plan.
Outreach is conducted via the internet, newspaper legal advertisements, and public meetings. The
prime method for public comments is public meetings which are conducted during the application
period and upon release of the draft Action Plan. Organizations and the public are also able to submit
oral or written comments to the County at any time prior to the submission of the Plan to HUD.
Outreach for public meetings was conducted via the internet, newspaper legal advertisements, and
posting in public locations. The County maintains an extensive Consolidated Plan e-mail list containing
municipal officials, public service agencies, government agencies, economic development officials,
advocacy groups and concerned citizens. A special effort is made to reach out to minorities with
individualized outreach to minority advocacy groups, and advertising the Hudson Valley Press, a local
newspaper serving the African-American and Latino communities. All outreach and meeting notices are
posted on the County website and distributed through the Continuum of Care.
The below Citizen Participation Outreach section will be completed upon completion of the public
comment period.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order
Mode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of response/atte
ndance
Summary of comments re
ceived
Summary of comments not
accepted and reasons
URL (If applica
ble)
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Table 2 outlines the CDBG, HOME and HOPWA resources the County and City anticipates having available during the 2013-2017 period covered
by this Consolidated Plan. It is followed by narratives about other resources these funds will leverage.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available
Remainder of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description Annual
Allocation: $
Program Income: $
Prior Year Resources:
$
Total: $
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Services 1,346,653 33,000 0 1,379,653 4,736,000
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Program Source of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available
Remainder of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description Annual
Allocation: $
Program Income: $
Prior Year Resources:
$
Total: $
HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental
new construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction for
ownership
TBRA 688,340 48,000 0 736,340 2,440,000
Competitive McKinney-
Vento Homeless
Assistance Act
public -
federal
Admin and Planning
Housing
Public Services
TBRA 1,300,000 0 0 1,300,000 2,600,000
Continuum of
Care Funds
HUD-VASH public -
federal
TBRA
100,000 0 0 100,000 200,000
Public Housing Capital
Fund
public -
federal
Multifamily rental
rehab 1,800,000 0 0 1,800,000 3,600,000
Section 8 public -
federal
TBRA
11,000,000 0 0 11,000,000 22,000,000
Table 2 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
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The federal funding listed above is funding which is received annually to support activities outlined in this Plan. Although there are no
guarantees of this funding, particularly in the current budget environment, the County and City have historically received these funds and expect
to for the period covered by this Plan.
These resources leverage a variety of other resources including funds from: the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program; NYS Low-Income
Housing Tax Credit Program; NYS Housing Trust Fund; NYS Housing Finance Agency; NYS Main Street Program; NYS Emergency Solutions Grants
(ESG); NeighborWorks; Federal Home Loan Bank; local foundations and businesses; volunteer labor; and private bank mortgages.
Matching funds for the HOME Program are typically provided by funding through the NYS Housing Trust Fund; NeighborWorks; local
foundations; and donations from local businesses and volunteer labor.
The County is also increasing its resources for activities covered by the Plan through its new Agency Partner Grant Program. In 2018 this
program provided $477,932 to ten programs that support the priorities in this Plan.
Local municipalities have a variety of resources to fund community development type projects. Their most significant resource is local property
taxes which have been under extreme pressure over the past several years. Other than CDBG funds, some municipalities only receive federal
money from the SAFETEA-LU (formerly ISTEA) for eligible transportation related projects. NYS also provides money to municipalities for
infrastructure improvements through its Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS). These sources provide some
leveraged capital to CDBG funded infrastructure improvement projects. Municipalities also receive resources from Dutchess County through the
Youth Bureau, the Stop DWI Program, and Public Works. A few towns receive private and foundation donations.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
Both Dutchess County and the City of Poughkeepsie regularly review tax delinquent parcels for their
ability to help address Consolidated Plan goals. Annually, the Dutchess County Department of Planning
and Development reviews the list of properties proposed for the annual tax auction to look for
properties that have potential for affordable housing developments. Information about promising
parcels is distributed to local non-profits and private developers to see if there is any interest in the
properties. Properties which have strong potential can be pulled from the auction list. Unfortunately,
many delinquent properties with potential are redeemed at the last minute but the owner making them
unavailable for development.
The City of Poughkeepsie is currently reviewing its process for disposing of tax delinquent properties.
Traditionally the City has sold the tax liens which in some cases has resulted in properties revolving
through the system from one absentee owner to the next. As part of the Distressed Property Initiative
the City is consider taking and holding strategic properties and looking for responsible developers who
will redevelop the properties in accordance with their Distressed Property Strategy and this Plan.
Discussion
N/A
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)
Goals Summary Information
Sort Order
Goal Name Start Year
End Year
Category Geographic Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Public Facilities &
Improvements -
Dutchess County
2013 2017 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Dutchess
County
Public Facilities
and
Improvements
CDBG:
$787,323
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 23395 Persons Assisted
2 Water and
Wastewater -
Dutchess County
2013 2017 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Dutchess
County
Public Facilities
and
Improvements
CDBG:
$150,000
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 669 Persons Assisted
3 Affordable Rental
Housing
2013 2013 Affordable Housing Dutchess
County
Affordable
Housing
HOME:
$517,506
Rental units constructed: 47
Household Housing Unit
4 Owner-Occupied
Housing
Rehabilitation
2013 2017 Affordable Housing Dutchess
County
Affordable
Housing
HOME:
$102,000
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 13 Household
Housing Unit
5 Substance Abuse
Public Services -
Dutchess County
2013 2017 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Dutchess
County
Public Services -
Non-homeless
CDBG:
$20,000
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 680 Persons
Assisted
6 Senior Citizen Public
Services - Dutchess
County
2013 2017 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Dutchess
County
Public Services -
Non-homeless
CDBG:
$20,000
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 260 Persons
Assisted
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Sort Order
Goal Name Start Year
End Year
Category Geographic Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
7 Homeless Public
Services - Dutchess
County
2013 2017 Homeless Dutchess
County
Public Services -
Homeless
CDBG:
$60,000
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1874 Persons
Assisted
8 Youth Public Services
- Dutchess County
2013 2017 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Dutchess
County
Public Services -
Non-homeless
CDBG:
$40,000
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 130 Persons
Assisted
9 Administration -
Dutchess County
2013 2017 Administration Dutchess
County
Administration CDBG:
$269,330
HOME:
$68,834
Other: 1 Other
Table 3 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
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1 Goal Name Public Facilities & Improvements - Dutchess County
Goal
Description
• Fund the repair of aging infrastructure or construction of new sidewalks and crosswalk infrastructure to meet future
needs within centers.
• Fund sidewalk improvements and handicapped accessible crosswalks and curbs that reinforce pedestrian
connections for people with disabilities, including older adults, persons with vision impairments, and children.
• Support the inventory and assessment of existing sidewalk conditions, including data on crosswalk locations, curb
ramp conditions, sidewalk widths and handicapped accessibility.
• Support sidewalk improvement strategies and diagonal parking to calm traffic; provide shade trees, landscaping and
sitting places; and enhance central greens and the installation of sidewalks on both sides of a road wherever possible.
• Support improvements to municipal parks and recreation areas, including playground equipment and handicapped
accessible improvements.
• In the City of Beacon, fund infrastructure that involves replacement of highway equipment and sidewalk
improvements and water main improvements.
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2 Goal Name Water and Wastewater - Dutchess County
Goal
Description
• Support the compilation of critical data and funding opportunities for water and sewer projects.
• Support central water and/or wastewater systems so that municipalities can expand economically, for both business
and housing.
• Support activities that promote Greenway Connections principles and guides that require compatible wastewater
solutions, including: strengthening community centers as primary growth centers; promoting conservation
subdivisions; constructing on-site wastewater solutions for small lots and environmentally sensitive areas.
• Promote a central database to map existing water and sewer systems and provide information about capacity.
• Support projects in municipalities that have properly set user charges (i.e., water and sewer rates) to fund the water
and/or sewer systems, including necessary maintenance and repair and replacement of short-lived assets.
• Support efforts to study and/or develop a water/sewer revolving loan fund program where funds spent in the project
development phase can be recouped through later project financing to give the County dollars for water and sewer
infrastructure development in the form of both development and capital costs.
• Support the use of alternative wastewater systems in existing and emerging centers, cluster subdivisions, small or
substandard lots or lots in environmentally sensitive areas.
• Encourage new techniques to contain drainage such as green streets, pervious parking lots, and rain gardens in areas
where runoff and infiltration of storm water into sewer systems is a severe problem.
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3 Goal Name Affordable Rental Housing
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Goal
Description
• Fund the creation of new rental housing through new construction, rehabilitation of vacant deteriorated residential
buildings, and adaptive reuse of former commercial or industrial buildings/properties.
• Prioritize rental housing with the following characteristics:Intergenerational or non-restricted housing which address
the housing needs of individuals, families and seniors. Housing in communities with limited affordable opportunities,
or in the case of the City of Poughkeepsie in neighborhoods with limited affordable opportunities, to increase
housing choice opportunities for all residents.Housing that sets aside a portion of the units for hard-to-serve special
needs populations such as chronically homeless, substance abusers, mentally ill and formerly incarcerated. Focus on
single-room occupancy (SROs) and studio units for these populations.Housing which also support the needs and goals
of Dutchess County Continuum of Care and the Dutchess County 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, and will
be developed by agencies who are active participants in the Dutchess Housing Consortium.Housing which:Is located
in established or emerging town/village centersIs located along transit routes, and near employment and
servicesIncorporates active design guidelines (examples - playgrounds, walking trails, bike racks and indoor bike
storage, stairwell design and signage to encourage stair usage, community gardens)Incorporates universal design
criteria to address to the housing needs of a wide spectrum of the populationIncorporates green infrastructure
(examples - energy efficient mechanical systems, environmentally friendly storm water management)Is designed with
consideration for the surrounding architecture and use high-quality materials as appropriate such as fiber cement
siding (example – HardiePlank), exterior stone, shake or scalloped siding; wrought iron or composite decking
(example – Trex) materials.
• Fund and support implementation of the Distressed Properties Initiative being conducted by the City of Poughkeepsie
and the PACE Land Use Law Center using County/City HOME funds and City CDBG funds to the extent its priorities are
consistent with the rental housing priorities outlined above.
• Use resources of the CDBG Program and Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority, as well as State and local
funding, to expand the availability of water and wastewater systems that support the development of proposed
affordable housing. The City of Poughkeepsie will continue to utilize a portion of its CDBG funds for improvements to
its systems in income eligible neighborhoods.
• Support the strategic plan goals of the public housing agencies and their ongoing maintenance and quality
management. Work to incorporate public housing agencies and their residents to take active roles in public housing
management, Consolidated Plan/Action Plan development, the Dutchess County Housing Consortium/Continuum of
Care, and other community coalitions as appropriate.
• Promote the use of the www.nyhousingsearch.gov website, an online affordable housing locator database, with
landlords and the public to help improve access to affordable housing units.
Due to limited and decreasing public funds, private financing will be increasingly important for the renovation of existing and
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4 Goal Name Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
Goal
Description
• Rehabilitation Programs –Fund senior rehabilitation programs at the County and City level in an effort to alleviate the
high level of cost burden identified for senior households and help them maintain their independence.Fund volunteer
rehabilitation programs such as Rebuilding Together and Habitat for Humanity which provide cost effective
rehabilitation to low and moderate income homeowners. All rehabilitation programs shall focus on:Removal of code
violationsImproving energy efficiency through use of energy-efficient appliances and mechanical systems to help
lower utility costs/housing cost burdenHandicapped accessibility and other improvements which help maintain a
household’s independence, particularly for the elderly and disabled.
5 Goal Name Substance Abuse Public Services - Dutchess County
Goal
Description
• Support residential services that facilitate the recovery of chemical dependent individuals and families.
• Support emergency housing for individuals with active chemical dependency problems and for individuals who may
not be intoxicated, but are at risk of relapse and homelessness.
• Support follow-up chemical dependency treatment programs to prevent further homelessness.
• Support programs that address accidental fatal drug overdoses, which have soared in past ten years, mostly due to
the abuse of prescription painkillers.
• Support programs to address the unmet need for services for individuals age 12-17 and the high incidence of alcohol
and other drug abuse in the schools.
6 Goal Name Senior Citizen Public Services - Dutchess County
Goal
Description
• Support programs that address the concerns of seniors, including understanding health insurance/Medicare, keeping
up with medical costs, and knowing where to obtain information about services and benefits.
• Encourage programs that address concerns of individuals working with seniors, including transportation, loneliness
and isolation, and insufficient money for food, shelter or clothes.
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7 Goal Name Homeless Public Services - Dutchess County
Goal
Description
• Support existing shelters and programs for the homeless, including homeless and runaway youth, especially those
with street-based outreach programs.
• Support homeless outreach, including presentations and distribution of information to increase awareness of
available resources for at-risk youth.
• Support programs that provide homeless emergency housing and those providing short-term/respite housing.
• Support programs that provide counseling and assistance in addressing immediate needs and in locating suitable
housing, employment, educational/vocational training, therapy, medical assistance, financial support, and other
services.
• Assist homeless individuals, especially homeless youth, in developing independent-living skills.
Prioritize needs also identified in the Dutchess County Continuum of Care and the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness, and are
provided by agencies that demonstrate collaboration and are active members of the DCHC.
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8 Goal Name Youth Public Services - Dutchess County
Goal
Description
• Support programs that provide general counseling, juvenile delinquent diversion, services to youth and youth
outreach.
• Support programs that provide job mentoring for low to moderate income and poor youth age 16-24 with academic
and vocational training and employment opportunities.
• Support programs that encourage partnerships with schools and business. Fund job internship programs for at-risk
teenagers from income eligible families to learn skills to succeed in the workplace.
• Support programs that develop high quality workforce skills for youth and provide technology training, work
readiness skills and educational support services to enhance workforce skills.
• Support programs that prepare youth for jobs in the emerging green sector to prepare students for careers with
photovoltaic and geothermal energy.
• Support programs that provide occupational training, and assist high school aged students with obtaining their
diplomas or GEDs.
• Support programs and agencies attempting to address the gaps in services left by the closure of youth programs.
9 Goal Name Administration - Dutchess County
Goal
Description
Administrative funds related to Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Administration.
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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
The following is a list of project to be support by Dutchess County 2018 CDBG and HOME Programs.
# Project Name
1 C/Beacon - Blackburn Ave. Sidewalks
2 T/Dover - J.H. Ketcham Memorial Park ADA Improvements
3 T/Fishkill - Town Hall Entrance ADA Access
4 T/Poughkeepsie - Overocker Park Improvements
5 V/Tivoli - Pine St. Improvements - Phase 2
6 V/Millerton & T/North East - Village and Town Hall ADA Improvements
7 Village & Town of Pawling - West Main St. ADA Sidewalks
8 Catholic Charities Community Services - Dutchess County Eviction Prevention Program
9 Friends of Seniors of DC - Senior Medical Transportation and Support Services
10 Hudson River Housing - Housing First Support Services
11 Hudson River Housing - River Haven Shelter
12 Mid-Hudson Addiction Recovery Centers - Residential Recovery Services-Chemical Dependency
13 Northeast Community Council-Youth Development: Teen Team and CPSB
14 631 Maple St., Poughkeepsie (Heart of the Block)
15 2659-2661 East Main St., Wappingers Falls (Goring Hall)
16 Rebuilding Together DC
17 Fallkill Commons on Rose, Poughkeepsie
18 Dutchess County Senior Citizen Owner-Occupied Property Rehabilitation Program
19 Dutchess County Administration
20 Dutchess County Rental Housing Set-Aside
Table 4 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Funds are allocated via a competitive application cycle. The most signficant obstacle to addressing the
needs of the underserved is the lack of financial resources.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
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1 Project Name C/Beacon - Blackburn Ave. Sidewalks
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Public Facilities & Improvements - Dutchess County
Needs Addressed Public Facilities and Improvements
Funding CDBG: $170,728
Description Installation of 689ft. of new sidewalks along the southeast side of
Blackburn Ave. from Herbert St. to Fishkill Ave.
Target Date 10/31/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Project is estimated to benefit 1,290 people.
Location Description Blackburn Ave., Beacon NY 12508
Planned Activities Installation of 689ft. of new sidewalks along the southeast side of
Blackburn Ave. from Herbert St. to Fishkill Ave.
2 Project Name T/Dover - J.H. Ketcham Memorial Park ADA Improvements
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Public Facilities & Improvements - Dutchess County
Needs Addressed Public Facilities and Improvements
Funding CDBG: $100,000
Description Installation of H/A parking spaces, 500ft. of H/A sidewalks and H/A
improvements to restroom facility.
Target Date 10/31/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Project is estimated to benefit 8,565 people
Location Description 46 Ketcham Park, Dover Plains NY 12522
Planned Activities Installation of H/A parking spaces, 500ft. of H/A sidewalks and H/A
improvements to restroom facility.
3 Project Name T/Fishkill - Town Hall Entrance ADA Access
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Public Facilities & Improvements - Dutchess County
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Needs Addressed Public Facilities and Improvements
Funding CDBG: $75,300
Description Installation of handicapped accessible automated entry doors to the
town hall for ADA compliance.
Target Date 10/31/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Project is estimated to benefit 1735 people.
Location Description 807 Route 52, Fishkill NY 12524
Planned Activities Installation of handicapped accessible automated entry doors to the
town hall for ADA compliance.
4 Project Name T/Poughkeepsie - Overocker Park Improvements
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Public Facilities & Improvements - Dutchess County
Needs Addressed Public Facilities and Improvements
Funding CDBG: $95,000
Description Installation of new playground equipment and safety surface.
Target Date 10/31/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Project is estimated to benefit 1230 people.
Location Description 127 Overocker Rd., Poughkeepsie NY 12603
Planned Activities Installation of new playground equipment and safety surface.
5 Project Name V/Tivoli - Pine St. Improvements - Phase 2
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Public Facilities & Improvements - Dutchess County
Needs Addressed Public Facilities and Improvements
Funding CDBG: $150,000
Description Project involves replacement of existing sidewalk, installation of 320
linear ft. of drainage pipe and a bioswale, as well as, 10 tree plantings
and restoration of 2 driveway aprons.
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Target Date 10/31/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Project is estimated to benefit 995 people.
Location Description Pine St., Tivoli NY 12583
Planned Activities Project involves replacement of existing sidewalk, installation of 320
linear ft. of drainage pipe and a bioswale, as well as, 10 tree plantings
and restoration of 2 driveway aprons.
6 Project Name V/Millerton & T/North East - Village and Town Hall ADA Improvements
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Public Facilities & Improvements - Dutchess County
Needs Addressed Public Facilities and Improvements
Funding CDBG: $189,700
Description Project involves a variety of H/A improvements to the town and village
hall, which will include; H/A parking, new entry doors, H/A
improvements to existing restrooms and H/A front counter and meeting
table.
Target Date 10/31/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Project is estimated to benefit 3002 people.
Location Description 21 Dutchess Ave. and 19 N. Maple Ave., Millerton NY 12546
Planned Activities Project involves a variety of H/A improvements to the town and village
hall, which will include; H/A parking, new entry doors, H/A
improvements to existing restrooms and H/A front counter and meeting
table.
7 Project Name Village & Town of Pawling - West Main St. ADA Sidewalks
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Public Facilities & Improvements - Dutchess County
Needs Addressed Public Facilities and Improvements
Funding CDBG: $200,000
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Description Project involves the installation of 500ft of new sidewalk and
replacement of 3,000ft of existing sidewalks for ADA compliance.
Target Date 10/31/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description 21 W Main St. to 146 Lakeside Dr. along the northside between Arch St.
and Lakeside Dr.
Planned Activities Project involves the installation of 500ft of new sidewalk and
replacement of 3,000ft of existing sidewalks for ADA compliance.
8 Project Name Catholic Charities Community Services - Dutchess County Eviction
Prevention Program
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Homeless Public Services - Dutchess County
Needs Addressed Public Services - Homeless
Funding CDBG: $25,000
Description Program will provide emergency rental assistance and limited utilities
assistance for low-income residents of Dutchess County to help them
stabilize housing to prevent possible evictions and energy shut-offs.
Target Date 2/28/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Program is estimated to benefit 45 people.
Location Description 218 Church St., Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Planned Activities Program will provide emergency rental assistance and limited utilities
assistance for low-income residents of Dutchess County to help them
stabilize housing to prevent possible evictions and energy shut-offs.
9 Project Name Friends of Seniors of DC - Senior Medical Transportation and Support
Services
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Senior Citizen Public Services - Dutchess County
Needs Addressed Public Services - Non-homeless
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Funding CDBG: $25,000
Description Program will provide Dutchess County residents (age 60+) with basic
support services, which include transportation to medical appts., grocery
shopping, visiting services, telephone reassurance and respite for
primary caregivers.
Target Date 2/28/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Program is estimated to benefit 350 seniors.
Location Description 9 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Planned Activities Program will provide Dutchess County residents (age 60+) with basic
support services, which include transportation to medical appts., grocery
shopping, visiting services, telephone reassurance and respite for
primary caregivers.
10 Project Name Hudson River Housing - Housing First Support Services
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Homeless Public Services - Dutchess County
Needs Addressed Public Services - Homeless
Funding CDBG: $25,000
Description Housing First Program is comprised of 10 SRO or studio units at HRH's
Hudson River Lodging, with each unit able to house 1-2 adults at a time.
Priority will be given to homeless adults with high SPDAT vulnerability
index scores, including those who have resided at the Webster House
shelter for long periods and have not been responsive to or capable of
successfully pursuing plans for exit to stable housing. A Housing First
Case Manager actively assists residents in acclimating to the Program
and addresses their immediate needs. The Case Manager attempts to
work with the resident in assessing their service needs and determining
what additional support might be necessary. The Case Manager helps
participants address concrete needs such as laundry and transportation,
and at the same time links them to goal-related opportunities and
services to address underlying issues that can jeopardize housing.
Target Date 2/28/2019
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Program is estimated to benefit 19 people.
Location Description 313 Mill St., Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Planned Activities Housing First Program is comprised of 10 SRO or studio units at HRH's
Hudson River Lodging, with each unit able to house 1-2 adults at a time.
Priority will be given to homeless adults with high SPDAT vulnerability
index scores, including those who have resided at the Webster House
shelter for long periods and have not been responsive to or capable of
successfully pursuing plans for exit to stable housing. A Housing First
Case Manager actively assists residents in acclimating to the Program
and addresses their immediate needs. The Case Manager attempts to
work with the resident in assessing their service needs and determining
what additional support might be necessary. The Case Manager helps
participants address concrete needs such as laundry and transportation,
and at the same time links them to goal-related opportunities and
services to address underlying issues that can jeopardize housing.
11 Project Name Hudson River Housing - River Haven Shelter
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Homeless Public Services - Dutchess County
Needs Addressed Public Services - Homeless
Funding CDBG: $25,000
Description Program will provides 24 hour crisis intervention, emergency shelter,
counseling, case management and youth development for runaway,
homeless and at-risk youth up to age 17 and the Independent Living
program which helps transition older youth towards self-sufficiency.
Target Date 2/28/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Program is estimated to benefit 55 youth.
Location Description 313 Mill St., Poughkeepsie NY 12601
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Planned Activities Program will provides 24 hour crisis intervention, emergency shelter,
counseling, case management and youth development for runaway,
homeless and at-risk youth up to age 17 and the Independent Living
program which helps transition older youth towards self-sufficiency.
12 Project Name Mid-Hudson Addiction Recovery Centers - Residential Recovery Services-
Chemical Dependency
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Substance Abuse Public Services - Dutchess County
Needs Addressed Public Services - Non-homeless
Funding CDBG: $25,000
Description Program provides a crisis center, community residences, sober
supported housing and assistance for residents to meet basic needs,
maintain sobriety, develop life skills and secure permanent housing, and
vocational readiness to obtain employment and reintegrate into
mainstream society.
Target Date 2/28/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Program is estimated to benefit 773 people
Location Description 51 Cannon St., Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Planned Activities Program provides a crisis center, community residences, sober
supported housing and assistance for residents to meet basic needs,
maintain sobriety, develop life skills and secure permanent housing, and
vocational readiness to obtain employment and reintegrate into
mainstream society.
13 Project Name Northeast Community Council-Youth Development: Teen Team and
CPSB
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Youth Public Services - Dutchess County
Needs Addressed Public Services - Non-homeless
Funding CDBG: $25,000
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Description CPSB will enroll 34 youth ages 14-21. They will complete paid, mentored
internships of 150 to 200 hours at local workplaces. The program will
also offer quarterly trainings in resume writing/ interviewing, college
planning/financial aid, leadership/team building, and financial
management. Interns also have the option of joining our Youth Council,
which is planning an entrepreneurial project that will develop
participants' business skills. TEEN TEAM: The program will enroll at least
20 at-risk youth (ages 14-18) in 2017 and offer at least 36 educational,
community-service, recreational, and social opportunities over the year.
Participants also have the option of joining a Youth Council and
participating in Alternative Spring Break, a week of extended service
projects and team building.
Target Date 2/28/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Program is estimated to benefit 55 people.
Location Description 51 South Center St., Millerton NY 12546
Planned Activities CPSB will enroll 34 youth ages 14-21. They will complete paid, mentored
internships of 150 to 200 hours at local workplaces. The program will
also offer quarterly trainings in resume writing/ interviewing, college
planning/financial aid, leadership/team building, and financial
management. Interns also have the option of joining our Youth Council,
which is planning an entrepreneurial project that will develop
participants' business skills.
TEEN TEAM: The program will enroll at least 20 at-risk youth (ages 14-
18) in 2017 and offer at least 36 educational, community-service,
recreational, and social opportunities over the year. Participants also
have the option of joining a Youth Council and participating in
Alternative Spring Break, a week of extended service projects and team
building.
14 Project Name 631 Maple St., Poughkeepsie (Heart of the Block)
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Affordable Rental Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding HOME: $223,534
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Description New construction of forty (40) apartments in two buildings.
Target Date 12/31/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Project estimated to benefit 4 HOME rental units.
Location Description 631 Maple St., Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Planned Activities New construction of forty (40) apartments in two buildings.
15 Project Name 2659-2661 East Main St., Wappingers Falls (Goring Hall)
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Affordable Rental Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding HOME: $187,173
Description Reconstruction of a collapsed building, which will create 4 two bedroom
apartments and 4 studio units in addition to ground floor commercial.
Target Date 12/31/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Project is estimated to benefit 4 HOME rental units.
Location Description 2659-2661 East Main St., Wappingers Falls NY 12590
Planned Activities Reconstruction of a collapsed building which will create 4 two bedroom
apartments and 4 studio units in addition to ground floor commercial.
16 Project Name Rebuilding Together DC
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding HOME: $52,000
Description Rehabilitation of single family homes by volunteers.
Target Date 8/31/2019
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Project is estimated to benefit 10 HOME owner-occupied units.
Location Description Throughout Dutchess County
Planned Activities Rehabilitation of single family homes by volunteers.
17 Project Name Fallkill Commons on Rose, Poughkeepsie
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Affordable Rental Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding HOME: $157,771
Description New construction of 78 apartments in two buildings. 50% of the units
will be targetted to special populations.
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Project is estimated to benefit 11 HOME rental units.
Location Description Rose St., Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Planned Activities New construction of 78 apartments in two buildings. 50% of the units
will be targetted to special populations.
18 Project Name Dutchess County Senior Citizen Owner-Occupied Property Rehabilitation
Program
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding :
Description Rehabilitation of 10 senior citizen owner-occupied units.
Target Date 8/31/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Project is estimated to benefit 10 owner-occupied units.
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Location Description Throughout Dutchess County.
Planned Activities Rehabilitation of 10 senior citizen owner-occupied units.
19 Project Name Dutchess County Administration
Target Area Dutchess County
Goals Supported Administration - Dutchess County
Needs Addressed Administration
Funding CDBG: $284,547
HOME: $92,102
Description General program administration & housing delivery costs for the
County's Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment
Partnership programs.
Target Date 2/28/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
N/A
Location Description N/A
Planned Activities General program administration & housing delivery costs for the
County's Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment
Partnership programs.
20 Project Name Dutchess County Rental Housing Set-Aside
Target Area Dutchess County
City of Poughkeepsie
Goals Supported Affordable Rental Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding HOME: $265,833
Description
Target Date 12/31/2019
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
5 low and moderate income families will benefit from the activity
Location Description Location to be determined
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Planned Activities
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The following maps show the locations of the 2013 CDBG and HOME projects.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Dutchess County 100
City of Poughkeepsie
Table 5 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Investments are made in census-defined low and moderate income areas or are the type of projects
which are presumed to benefit low income populations (e.g homeless, substance abuse, handicapped).
The primary focus for CDBG allocations is the Consolidated Plan priorities but since we are a consortium
County staff and the Community Development Advisory Committee to make an effort to distribute funds
around the county, to the extent practicable. Past performance is also a funding consideration.
Public service projects generally have their office in the City of Poughkeepsie but must demonstrate that
at least 51% of the clients are non-city, county residents.
The County looks for housing projects that will help expand fair housing choice.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing - 91.420, 91.220(g)
Introduction
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 6
Non-Homeless 23
Special-Needs 5
Total 34
Table 6 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 19
Rehab of Existing Units 15
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 34
Table 7 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
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AP-60 Public Housing - 91.420, 91.220(h)
Introduction
The following section outlines the actions to be undertaken at two public housing authorities (PHA)
within Dutchess County. In addition to physical improvements noted below, both PHAs have outlined
broad goals designed to promote adequate affordable housing, as well as economic opportunity and a
suitable living environment. These are outlined in detail in the Consolidated Plan Market Analysis -
Public and Assisted Housing (MA-25)
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
Poughkeepsie Housing Authority has a multi-year capital plan which includes the following annual
capital improvements:
• 2018 -
Beacon Housing Authority has a similar plan which includes:
• 2018 -
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Both PHAs have Resident Advisory Boards whose goals are to increase resident involvement in the
housing authorities operations and planning.
One of the goals of the Poughkeepsie Housing Authority is to provide a support structure including
outreach, training and programs to facilitate an active and engaged Resident Advisory Committee for
the PHA and, if desired, each complex.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
Not applicable.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.420, 91.220(i)
Introduction
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing
their individual needs
The County supports HRH’s RiverHaven Program which has a street outreach component.
As part of the annual point-in-time (PIT) count, the CoC conducts outreach. Not only are homeless
people counted, particularly unsheltered persons, but representatives from various agencies are
available to answer questions and provide information about available resources. The CoC has begun to
conduct a smaller version of the PIT mid-year to provide additional outreach to the homeless
population. The County, through the Department of Planning and Development, is an active participant
in the PIT count and its outreach.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The County funds several services that support emergency and transitional housing. These include two
HRH listed as projects 10 and 11 on the project list (AP-35). The first project supports Hudson River
Housing’s Housing First Program, while the second supports the River Haven Youth Shelter and their
transitional housing program.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The largest rapid re-housing program is Housing River Housing’s ESG funded program which is a more
focused version of the original HPRP program using new ESG funds secured through the NYS
Department of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). HRH was able to secure $321,889 to
provide rapid re-housing funds and related case management to the chronically homeless in their
overnight shelters and young adults in their emergency and transitional housing. More recently the
County has used funds from its Agency Partner Grant Program to fund a Housing Navigator. The
Housing Navigator will assist with finding appropriate housing opportunities, helping homeless people
make a successful transition to stable housing, and help at-risk households avoid homelessness.
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Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
The Housing Navigator discussed above will also help individuals and families avoid becoming homeless
by acting as an advocate with agencies and landlords. This proved to be a very successful piece of the
original Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program.
The Dutchess County CoC monitors the results of discharge planning from publically funded institutions
or systems of care. All institutions are required to conduct comprehensive discharge planning which
includes an appropriate housing option. The County and the CoC have identified discharges from
mental health facilities and institutions as more problematic with people sometimes being discharged to
unstable and inappropriate housing. To address this issue, in 2012 the Dutchess County Department of
Mental Hygiene (DMH) expanded its Diversion Services Program with DMH staff placed at the hospital
to support hospital discharge planning. It will continue these efforts in 2018.
Discharges from correctional facilities have also been identified by the CoC as problematic with people
being discharged to unstable housing or even homelessness. The Dutchess County Criminal Justice
Council Needs Assessment identified a few strategies to improve this process including: a collaborative
Accelerated Release and Re-Entry Program between DC Jail, Probation and the Community Transition
Center to provide a continuum of programming that helps reduce recidivism, and training for criminal
justice agencies concerning mental health/substance abuse issues. The CoC and the County will continue
to participate in the development and implementation of the report’s recommendations in 2018.
Discussion
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j)
Introduction
There is a longer list of activities in the Dutchess County and City of Poughkeepsie Analysis of
Impediments. The following is a list of specific initiatives which have yet to be implemented which the
County will focus on during the 2018 program year.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
Impediment #1: Home Rule, Land Use Regulations and the Local Land Use Approval Process
1. Provide technical assistance to municipalities to facilitate local approvals.
2. Implement tracking system and fact sheets for goals set in the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment.
3. Revise and implement Model Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance
4. Sponsor education and training sessions
Impediment #2: Limited Infrastructure
Water and Sewer
1. Provide subsidies, using the resources of the CDBG Program, WWA and the Partnership for
Manageable Growth
Transportation
1. Utilize CDBG funds as appropriate to improve transportation services and pedestrian needs.
Impediment # 3: Local Opposition to Change/NIMBY
1. Sponsor community leadership training
2. Create website which provides links to existing articles and research on NIMBY issues
Impediment #4 - Limited Fair Housing Resources
1. Develop fair housing education, marketing, outreach and advisory capacity
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Impediment #5: Limited Subsidized Housing and Assistance Programs
1. Increase availability of information on available and proposed affordable housing
Impediment #6 - High Cost of Living
1. Identify and evaluate parcels that present opportunities for affordable housing development
2. Dedicate CDBG and HOME resources to defray the cost of land for fair and affordable housing
Discussion
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AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k)
Introduction
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
In 2018 the County will continue to focus on outreaching to low and moderate income homeowners
regarding the County's Senior Citizen Owner-Occupied Property Rehabilitation Program. Census data
shows this group is cost burdened, however applications to the program have slowed. The County will
implement a strategic outreach plan for this population.
The County will continue its efforts to connect private developers and public service agencies in an
effort to create relationships where developers will be willing to "take a risk" housing special needs
individuals and families if they know they have the necessary supports if a crisis develops.
The County will maintain its role within the Continuum of Care to provide the oversight and
coordination required under the HEARTH regulations.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The County does not expect to lose any units from its assisted housing inventory during 2018.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Lead removal will continue to be addressed through the HOME Program and the County's Senior Citizen
Owner-Occupied Property Rehabilitation Program. All lead-based paint is removed from substantial
rehabilitation projects funded by the HOME Program. Additionally, HOME funds may be used to address
lead-based paint problems in properties with a known lead-base paint problem. The County has an EPA
qualified risk-assessor on retainer who is used for the County's Senior Citizen Owner-Occupied Property
Rehabilitation Program. The County will notify local contractors of opportunities to become certified for
the removal of lead-based paint in an effort to increase the number of contractors who can work with
the program and increase general knowledge among the contracting community. Rebuilding Together
conducts lead safe training for its volunteers to insure their program is in compliance with HUD
regulations. It also invites outside contractors to help expand general knowledge in the community.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The County will continue its focus on funding programs which help create long term meaningful change,
including helping families out of poverty.
Under the CDBG program Catholic Charities Homeless Prevention Case Management Program and the
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Northeast Community Council’s Community Partnership with Schools and Business are focused on
reducing the number of poverty level families in the county. Catholic Charities provides short term
financial assistance to rapidly re-house homeless families and keep those at-risk of homelessness
housed. The financial assistance is provided within a longer term case management framework which
seeks to address long term financial concerns and help families develop a plan for long-term financial
security. The Northeast program focuses on developing the work skills of young adults and works to
improve the odds of a young adult being gainfully employed.
The County also works to reduce poverty through its Agency Partner Grants (APG). In 2018 the County
also invested $309,551 to the six projects noted above Literacy Connections was provided funding to
recruit and train tutors for the Adult and Family Literacy Program while Hudson River Housing was
provided funding for its Financial Fitness program which helps individuals and families develop financial
literacy. Four projects focused on youth and adult workforce development.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The County's Department of Planning and Development has relationships in several different spheres -
government, local municipalities, private developers and businesses and public service agencies.
Through these relationships it can help create bridges between these different communities which may
not have much opportunity to interact. The County can introduce affordable housing developers to
municipal leaders, it can provide advice to municipal leaders on the real impact of affordable housing
and it can connect housing developers and public service providers so they can work together to address
their clients housing needs. These are just a few examples of the ways the County can bring parties
together.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The County will work with the CoC to increase participation by public and private housing agencies as
well as critical public service agencies in CoC activities. The CoC is currently in the process of identifying
these groups and will do outreach to encourage participation in the CoC.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the
next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 32,800
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year
to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has
not been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 32,800
Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit
persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one,
two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70%
of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the
years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:
The County invests most of it funds as deferred payment loans where the funding is forgiven at the
end of the compliance period. A portion of the funds are invested through the Senior Citizen
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Owner-Occupied Property Rehabilitation Program which provides loans and deferred payment loans
which are repaid upon the sale or transfer of the property. A small percentage of the funds are
awarded as grant, primarily to volunteer rehabilitation programs. Investments in projects funded by
the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program are often invested as low-interest, interest-only, 30
year balloon loans.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used
for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
The County uses recapture of HOME funds for homebuyer activities as required by the HOME
regulations. Projects which fail to complete their compliance period must repay the funds to the
County.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired
with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
The County uses recapture of HOME funds to insure that the affordability of units acquired with
HOME funds. Projects which fail to complete their affordability period must repay the funds to the
County.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is
rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
The County has no plans to use HOME funds for this purpose.
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